The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) has launched a new project to develop a synthesis of practices for Canadian noise and vibration assessment methods, thresholds and mitigation.
There are many approaches to assessing and mitigating noise and vibration effects from the construction and operation of new or upgraded roads, highways, bridges and light rail infrastructure. Noise and vibration assessments currently conducted in Canada often rely on standards developed in other jurisdictions.
The new TAC pooled-fund project, approved by the Environment and Climate Change Council, will document the experiences of Canadian jurisdictions in assessing and mitigating these effects during the planning, design, construction and operation of transportation infrastructure. It will focus specifically on sensitive receptors such as homes, hospitals, schools, work facilities and wildlife habitats.
This project will:
- Explore current jurisdictional practices in use across Canada
- Review models, costing tools and decision-making criteria for planning, design, maintenance and mitigation options
- Review current performance criteria, implementation approaches and practices for planning and mitigation
- Develop a compendium of best practices for Canadian noise and vibration assessment and mitigation approaches
The project team
The project will be directed by a project steering committee with representatives from the following funding partners:
- City of Calgary
- City of Saskatoon
- Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure
- Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable du Québec
- Nova Scotia Public Works
- Ontario Ministry of Transportation
- Prince Edward Island Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
- Regional Municipality of Durham
- Transport Canada
A Request for Proposals seeking a consultant to conduct the work will be released soon.